Staff Software Engineer, Registry

Babylist, a leading platform in the $88 billion baby product industry, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Registry team. This role is central to transforming how expectant parents create and manage their registries, serving over 9M people annually. The position requires deep expertise in Ruby on Rails and will focus on modernizing the platform's core features.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years in a Staff or equivalent senior role. They'll lead technical initiatives to enhance the registry platform, implement new design systems, and mentor team members while working closely with cross-functional teams.

Babylist offers a flexible remote work environment with bi-annual in-person gatherings to foster team connection. The tech stack includes React, Ruby on Rails, AWS, MySQL, and Redis. The role provides an opportunity to impact millions of families while working on meaningful technical challenges.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $159,360 to $239,040, plus equity and comprehensive benefits including company-paid health insurance, 401(k) matching, and generous parental leave. The company emphasizes work-life balance and employee wellbeing, offering support for physical, mental, and emotional health, as well as parenting and childcare resources.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technologist who wants to combine technical leadership with meaningful impact, helping to shape the future of how families prepare for their new additions while working with a modern tech stack in a supportive, flexible environment.